Canajoharie in Montgomery County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

In Memory Of

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 25, 2024

1. In Memory Of Marker

Inscription. In memory of
Zachariah C. Neahr
December 9, 1830-July 21, 1903
A carpenter by trade who lived in Canajoharie
recipient of the
Congressional Medal of Honor
Civil War - private
September 11, 1890

Frank Schubert
Born in Germany January 12, 1841
Died in Canajoharie December 24, 1920
Part owner of Sticht & Schubert Shoe store,
1877-1920 the store at your right
Recipient of the
Congressional Medal of Honor
Civil War - 2nd lieutenant
May 10, 1865

Note: since its creation in 1861 and to
this day, these are the only two M.O.H.
winners in Montgomery County, New York

Erected 2003 by Canajoharie 2000, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 12, 1841.

Location. 42° 54.378′ N, 74° 34.315′ W. Marker is in Canajoharie, New York, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Church Street (New York State Route 10) south of Main Street (New York State Route 5S), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 69 Church St, Canajoharie NY 13317, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. Northeastern Terminal (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Canajoharie/Canalway Trail/Pathway Through Mountains (about 300 feet away); Site of Johannes Reuff's Tavern (about 400 feet away); Routes of the Armies (about 400 feet away); Canajoharie Academy (about 700 feet away); Van Alstyne Homestead (about 700 feet away); Sullivan-Clinton Campaign (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Winn (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canajoharie.

Also see . . .
1. Frank Schubert (Wikipedia). Frank won the Medal of Honor at the 3rd Battle of Petersburg. (Submitted on May 25, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

2. Zachariah Neahr (Wikipedia). Zachariah Neahr won the Medal of Honor during the 2nd Battle of Fort Fisher, January 1865 (Submitted on May 25, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 25, 2024

2. In Memory Of Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.